The University of Luxembourg has the following vacancy in the Mathematics Research Unit of its Faculty of Sciences, Technology and Communication.
Junior Researcher / PhD student (M/F)
2-year contract, renewable once, 40 hours/week
Ref: F1-090003
Area: Stochastic Analysis and Applications
Mission
Prepare a doctoral thesis in Probability under the supervision of Professor Giovanni Peccati. The candidate will use tools of infinite-dimensional stochastic analysis, in order to study approximation results and limit theorems related to several branches of theoretical and applied probability. Examples of applications are: mathematical finance, Bayesian statistics, harmonic analysis of random fields, and random matrix theory.
Assist the professor in his teaching activities, one to three hours per week.
Contribute to tutoring students.
Profile
Master in pure or applied mathematics, or some equivalent degree.
Offer
Opportunity to participate in the development of a newly created university
An exciting international environment
A competitive salary
For further information, please contact: Professor Giovanni Peccati.E-mail: giovanni.peccati Applications (in English or French) should contain the following documents:
A detailed curriculum vitae
A letter of motivation
All applications should be sent until October 31st, 2010 , in printed form as well as electronic version to the following address: Professor Giovanni PeccatiUniversité du LuxembourgFaculté des Sciences, de la Technologie et de la Communication UR en Mathématiques6, rue Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi, L-1359 LuxembourgE-mail: giovanni.peccati The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer
http://wwwen.uni.lu/universitaet/stellenangebote/fstc/doctorants_assistants/junior_researcher_phd_student_in_stochastic_analysis_and_applications_m_f
